Have all Employees been made aware of the emergency response plans?
Interview Workers, Supervisors, and Managers to verify training. This training could be during orientation or refresher training, department meetings, job-specific training, or "emergency response" training.
10 points.
Award points based on percentage of positive responses; if more than 70%, award full points.
Question 3.9
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Are emergency response plans evaluated to identify deficiencies and revise accordingly?
Interview Supervisors and Managers to verify there is a method to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan.
Review documentation (JHSC meeting minutes, emergency drill records) to ensure the effectiveness of the emergency response plan was reviewed and deficiencies were corrected.
Award points based on percentage of positive responses; if more than 70%, award full points.
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
Question 3.10
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Does the organization have a workplace hazardous materials information system (WHMIS) program?
Review documentation to ensure there is a WHMIS program and that responsibility for the program been assigned.
Observe that the program is being followed. Ensure all elements have been successfully implemented including labeling and signage.
Interview a representative number of Employees to determine if they are familiar with their responsibilities in the WHMIS program.
10 points for documentation
(0 , 10)
10 points for observations
(0 – 10)
Award points based on percentage of positive observations.
Award points based on percentage of positive responses; if more than 70%, award full points.
Element 4 – Inspection of Premises, Equipment, Workplaces and Work Practices Score: 15 percent of total audit score
105 points available in this element
Verification Method: Documentation, Observations, Interviews Regular inspection of the premises, equipment, work methods and work practices must be included in an effective health and safety program. The audit must allow for the provision of formal inspection activities by measuring the following:
specific written instructions that state the intent of inspections, who is to inspect (including worker representative(s) from the health and safety committee), what is to be inspected, and inspection frequency
regular inspections are carried out as outlined in the written instructions by designated personnel
a system to ensure that unsafe or harmful conditions and work procedures are identified, reported, corrected, and followed up without delay
adequate training is provided for personnel responsible for inspection
Question 4.1
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Is there a written policy/procedure for inspections?
Reviewdocumentation (inspection policy/procedure) to ensure it identifies who, what, and when inspections of premises, equipment, workplaces, and work practices are to be performed.
20 points
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Question 4.2
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Are inspections being performed as per the inspection policy / procedure?
Review documentation (inspection records). Inspections may be done according to a formal or informal schedule.
Interview Employees to ensure inspections are occurring as per the policy / procedure.
10 points for documentation
(0 – 10)
5 points for interviews
Award points based on percentage of positive responses; if more than 70%, award full points.
Question 4.3
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Do the individuals identified in the policy participate in the inspection process?
Review documentation to verify involvement in the inspection process.
10 points
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Question 4.4
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Is there a system to ensure that unsafe or harmful conditions and work procedures are corrected, and followed up without delay?
Is the system being followed?
Review documentation (JOHSC meeting minutes, maintenance records, etc) to ensure there is a system.
Observe corrective action from a sample of completed current inspection records during the site tour.
10 points for documentation (0 , 10)
15 points for observations
(0 – 15)
Question 4.5
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Are the individuals performing inspections trained to do them?
Review documentation (training records) and verify if formal or informal inspection training has occurred.
20 points
(0 - 20)
Award points based on percentage of positive findings.
Question 4.6
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Is there a system for preventing the use of defective/broken tools and equipment until it is repaired or replaced?
Is it being followed?
Interview Supervisors and Workers to ensure a system is in place.
Observe and verify during site tour by looking at condition/ repair of a sample of items.
Review documentation (JOHSC minutes, maintenance records, etc) to verify the system is in place and being followed.
5 points for documentation
(0 , 5)
5 points for observations
(0 – 5)
5 points for interviews
Award points based on percentage of positive responses; if more than 70%, award full points.
Element 5 – Investigation of Incidents/Accidents Score: 10 percent of total audit score
100 points available in this element
Verification Method: Documentation, Interviews The need for prompt investigation of accidents, including instructions on what to report to WorkSafeBC, is required in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation. The investigation process reveals information necessary to prevent recurrence. The audit will measure the following:
a procedure for the immediate investigating and reporting of incidents that identifies what to report to WorkSafeBC, which incidents to investigate, the intent of the investigation and the content, distribution and follow-up of reports
a process to identify and record the action(s) necessary to prevent recurrence and to implement and follow-up on those actions
Does the employer have an accident / incident investigation procedure?
Review documentation (the accident / incident investigation procedure) to determine if it identifies what to report to WorkSafeBC, which incidents to investigate, the intent of the investigation and the content, distribution and follow-up of reports.
20 points
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Question 5.2
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Have Employees been made aware of the accident / incident investigation procedure?
Interview Employees to determine if they have been made aware of the accident / incident investigation procedure.
10 points
Award points based on percentage of positive responses; if more than 70%, award full points.
Question 5.3
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Are incidents/ accidents investigated as per the company’s procedures?
Review documentation (incident/accident investigation procedures and reports).
Interview Managers, Supervisors and Workers.
10 points for documentation
(0 – 10)
10 points for interviews
Award points based on percentage of positive responses; if more than 70%, award full points.
Question 5.4
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Are the persons investigating incidents trained in investigation techniques?
Review documentation (training records).
Interview investigator(s). Formal incident investigation training is required to achieve points.
10 points for documentation
(0 – 10)
Award points based on percentage of positive findings.
10 points for interviews
Award points based on percentage of positive responses; if more than 70%, award full points.
Question 5.5
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Are investigation findings and recommendations discussed with the joint occupational health and safety committee?
Review documentation (JOHSC meeting minutes) to ensure findings and recommendations are reviewed with the committee.
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Documentation
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Question 5.6
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Are employees aware of their responsibility to report all incidents?
Interview Employees to ensure they are aware of their responsibility to report all incidents and the procedures to do so.
10 points for interviews
Award points based on percentage of positive responses; if more than 70%, award full points.
Element 6 – Training and Instruction of Employees Score: 15 percent of total audit score
140 points available in this element
Verification Method: Documentation, Observations, Interviews All workers need to know how to perform their jobs safely and to understand their role in maintaining a healthy and safe workplace. Employers must ensure that workers are trained, qualified and competent to perform their tasks. Adequate instruction and supervision must also be provided to workers in the safe performance of their work. The audit will measure the following:
a system to ensure job specific instructions and training (including job specific hazards and work procedures and practices) have been given to workers, training and instruction is current, enforced, and followed
a system to assess and ensure that all employees are qualified and are competently performing their duties in a safe manner
new employee, visitor, and contractor orientation covering critical issues (emergency procedures, hazard reporting) and health and safety policies and procedures delivered in a timely manner
Question 6.1
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Does the company have a program to ensure employees are trained, qualified, and competent to perform their tasks safely?
Review documentation to verify there is a system to ensure job-specific instructions and training have been given to workers, training and instruction is current and followed.
